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The Sound and the Fury · Character

Deacon

A black porter at Harvard who befriends Southern students.

minor

Also known as The Deacon

First appearance: june second 1910

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SMShreve MacKenzieRORoskusMBMaury BascombCCCaddy CompsonMCMr. CompsonDEDeacon

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  • Minor Characters and Acquaintances
  • Quentin's Harvard Circle
  • Compson Family and Household
  • Protagonist

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